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    Question

    The ratio of monthly savings to monthly expenditure of

    Meera is 4:5 respectively. If her savings rise by 50% while her expenditure falls by 40%, then her new monthly income is 21600. Find Meera’s original monthly expenditure.
    A Rs.12000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.16000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.11000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.15180 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Let original monthly savings and monthly expenditure of Meera is Rs. 4x and Rs. 5x respectively. According to question; 1.5 × 4x + 0.6 × 5x = 21600 6x + 3x = 21600 9x = 21600 So, x = 2400 Desired answer = 5 × 2400 = Rs. 12000

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